SF: Menudo at Gallardos
On my last day in SF, I really wanted soup. Although mostly sunny over Labor Day weekend, it was typically blustery and cold. I thought a nice bowl of menudo would do… Continue reading
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SF: Lunch with Namu and 4505 Meats
I missed the Ferry Building the last time I was in SF over Fourth of July weekend so I made sure I went this past Labor Day Weekend. I just love… Continue reading
Bar Hopping in Oakland: Boot & Shoe Service and Prizefighter
Over Labor Day weekend, I took a quickie trip up to SF for my birthday. I flew into Oakland and we decided to make a night out of it. I had heard so… Continue reading
Mid-Wilshire Get-Away for Museums LA: LACMA, CAFAM & Hotel Wilshire
Beginning today, you can book a hotel through Discover Los Angeles and save a bunch. A bunch you say? Yes, like $450! You get to explore LA’s world class museums. A great… Continue reading
New Orleans: Dining at Sylvain
After drinks at SoBou, we went to Sylvain for dinner. Before I left L.A. plenty of people offered advice where to eat but when a chef’s wife emails you to tell you to… Continue reading
New Orleans: Drinks at SoBou
While I was in New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail, I tried the new SoBou restaurant and met Bar Chef Abigail Gullo. SoBou is part of the Commander’s Family of restaurants which… Continue reading
Disaronno & Tia Maria Dinner with Marcel Vigneron and Love Boat’s Issac
As part of the Tales of the Cocktail spirited dinners, I attended one with Disaronno and Tia Maria at the Musee Conti Wax Museum. I replied immediately I was in when I saw… Continue reading
New Orleans: Drinking at Cure
Drink nerds would probably say duh when I said I had really great drinks at Cure. During Tales of the Cocktail, I really wanted to go on the Brugal Dry Rum bus and… Continue reading
New Orleans: Dinner at Desire Oyster Bar
The day before Tales of the Cocktail opened, I checked out Desire Oyster Bar in the French Quarter. I stumbled upon fried food heaven! I had to have fried green tomatoes. Cheesy as… Continue reading
Tasting My Way Through New Orleans or the Search for the Best Gumbo
My first meal in New Orleans was at Royal House. I had a relatively clear agenda on food- eat everything. But namely the things NOLA is known for. Perhaps a bit touristy but… Continue reading